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> The drone needs to have an air worthyness certificate and be flown by a full pilot in order for the FAA to allow it. It's highly dependent on drone weight an
by bb611 9y ago
> The drone needs to have an air worthyness certificate and be flown by a full pilot in order for the FAA to allow it.
It's highly dependent on drone weight and usage, but most drones are in the <55 lb category, which doesn't require either of those things for commercial use: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/ https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/
Drones above 55 lbs do require a section 333 waiver and a part 61 airmen certificate, which is basically a mild step up from the part 107 UAS pilot training requirement. Both are significantly easier, faster, and cheaper than even the cheapest private pilot's license.